Crockpot Chicken Rice
Savor the comforting and wholesome flavors of Crockpot Chicken Rice, a one-pot wonder perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This slow-cooker recipe combines tender, shredded chicken with perfectly cooked long-grain white rice, hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and peas, and fragrant herbs like thyme and parsley. The magic happens as everything cooks together in a rich chicken broth, infusing every bite with incredible flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious, letting your crockpot do all the hard work. Serve it warm and enjoy a balanced, satisfying meal that’s sure to become a household favorite. Keywords: crockpot chicken rice, slow cooker chicken and rice, easy chicken dinner, one-pot chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 pieces celery stalks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups frozen peas
Instructions
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Set aside.
In the crockpot, add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, sautéed vegetables, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
About 15 minutes before the cooking time is done, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and add the frozen peas. Stir everything thoroughly and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.3 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 4320 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 130.8 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2622 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
